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10-time Olympian Caeleb Dressel talks achievements, what the Clay County community means to him

Read full article: 10-time Olympian Caeleb Dressel talks achievements, what the Clay County community means to him

As part of the News4JAX “4 Your Neighborhood” campaign in Orange Park, 10-time Olympian Caeleb Dressel talked about what the Clay County community means to him, his achievements and more.

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Varsity 4 All-News4JAX boys swimming: Xavier Sohovich went from hearing about records to breaking them

Read full article: Varsity 4 All-News4JAX boys swimming: Xavier Sohovich went from hearing about records to breaking them

Bolles star Xavier Sohovich is the All-News4JAX Varsity 4 boys swimmer of the year.

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Local Olympians Poe Pinson, Ryan Murphy, Caeleb Dressel join Jacksonville holiday celebration downtown

Read full article: Local Olympians Poe Pinson, Ryan Murphy, Caeleb Dressel join Jacksonville holiday celebration downtown

The festivities surrounding the City of Jacksonville’s Christmas tree lighting begin at 5 p.m., and at 5:30, News4JAX will have LIVE coverage from James Weldon Johnson Park, with a special appearance from Olympians like Poe Pinson, Ryan Murphy, and Caeleb Dressel.

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Ten-time Olympian Caeleb Dressel stars as the ‘Hometown Hero’ for the city of Green Cove Springs Christmas Parade

Read full article: Ten-time Olympian Caeleb Dressel stars as the ‘Hometown Hero’ for the city of Green Cove Springs Christmas Parade

The city of Green Cove Springs is hosting an unforgettable and festive Christmas parade this year and adding in a special guest star in its celebrations.

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Snoop Dogg has exploded on the Olympics' global stage. He's just being himself

Read full article: Snoop Dogg has exploded on the Olympics' global stage. He's just being himself

Snoop Dogg become has become a star of the Paris Olympics, ascending to new heights with several memorable moments.

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Americans have more depth than anyone at the pool, but gold medals harder and harder to come by

Read full article: Americans have more depth than anyone at the pool, but gold medals harder and harder to come by

No one can match America’s depth at the pool.

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Torri Huske claims a starring role for U.S. team at Paris Olympics

Read full article: Torri Huske claims a starring role for U.S. team at Paris Olympics

While some of the biggest names in American swimming have faltered at the Paris Olympics, Torri Huske has claimed a starring role.

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Katie Ledecky swims into history with 800 freestyle victory at the Paris Olympics

Read full article: Katie Ledecky swims into history with 800 freestyle victory at the Paris Olympics

Katie Ledecky has capped another stellar Olympics by becoming only the second swimmer to win the same event at four straight Summer Games, holding off Ariarne Titmus to win the 800-meter freestyle.

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Simone Manuel flops in the 50 free, fails to advance out of the heats in Olympic swimming

Read full article: Simone Manuel flops in the 50 free, fails to advance out of the heats in Olympic swimming

In another disappointment for the American swim team, Simone Manuel has been eliminated in the preliminaries of the 50-meter freestyle.

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Léon Marchand captures 4th Olympic swimming gold, setting off a party across Paris

Read full article: Léon Marchand captures 4th Olympic swimming gold, setting off a party across Paris

Léon Marchand completed his dominating run through the Paris Olympics, capturing his fourth swimming gold with another runaway victory in the 200-meter individual medley Friday night.

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Australian women off to a dominant start in their Olympic swimming rivalry with the US

Read full article: Australian women off to a dominant start in their Olympic swimming rivalry with the US

The Australian women are about the surest thing in swimming, and they showed it Saturday on the first night in the Paris Olympic pool.

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All he does is win gold medals: Caeleb Dressel captures 8th gold as anchor of US relay team

Read full article: All he does is win gold medals: Caeleb Dressel captures 8th gold as anchor of US relay team

Veteran U.S. swimmer Caeleb Dressel only knows the top of an Olympic podium in a decorated career.

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Local Olympians headed to the Paris Games and when they compete

Read full article: Local Olympians headed to the Paris Games and when they compete

The 2024 Olympics in Paris are right around the corner and the area has a handful of athletes who are headed to compete. Here’s a look at the athletes who were born or attended high school or college here who have qualified for the Olympics and Paralympics.

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US track and field trials has surprise failures

Read full article: US track and field trials has surprise failures

Also in this week's Olympic notebook, Caeleb Dressel still in good form, golf teams announced.

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A look back at the US swimming trials, which were a big hit in Indianapolis

Read full article: A look back at the US swimming trials, which were a big hit in Indianapolis

The crowds were large and raucous.

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Caeleb Dressel wins again at U.S. Olympic swimming trials to get 2nd event in Paris

Read full article: Caeleb Dressel wins again at U.S. Olympic swimming trials to get 2nd event in Paris

Caeleb Dressel has locked up his second individual race in Paris, giving him another chance to shine after his stellar performance at the last Olympics.

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Green Cove Springs native Caeleb Dressel earns an individual race in Paris, winning 50 free at US Olympic swim trials

Read full article: Green Cove Springs native Caeleb Dressel earns an individual race in Paris, winning 50 free at US Olympic swim trials

Caeleb Dressel has earned his first individual race of the Paris Games, winning the men’s 50-meter freestyle at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials.

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Clay High grad Caeleb Dressel headed back to Olympics after qualifying for relay

Read full article: Clay High grad Caeleb Dressel headed back to Olympics after qualifying for relay

Clay High School graduate Caeleb Dressel finished third in the 100-meter freestyle on Wednesday night at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials, qualifying for his third straight Games, but this time, only in the relays.

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American swimming stars Dressel and Manuel settle for relay spots at US swim trials

Read full article: American swimming stars Dressel and Manuel settle for relay spots at US swim trials

Coming back from long layoffs, American swimming stars Caeleb Dressel and Simone Manuel had to settle for relay spots at the Olympics on Wednesday night.

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Tokyo Olympic star Caeleb Dressel makes his debut at US swim trials, advancing in the 100 free

Read full article: Tokyo Olympic star Caeleb Dressel makes his debut at US swim trials, advancing in the 100 free

Caeleb Dressel has made his debut at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials, posting the third-fastest time in the preliminaries of the 100-meter freestyle.

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He’s back! Bolles product Ryan Murphy punches ticket for Olympics with win in 100 back

Read full article: He’s back! Bolles product Ryan Murphy punches ticket for Olympics with win in 100 back

Ryan Murphy is headed back to the Olympics with a world-leading time in the pool, too.

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Simone Manuel returns from overtraining syndrome with her eyes on Paris Olympics

Read full article: Simone Manuel returns from overtraining syndrome with her eyes on Paris Olympics

Simone Manuel was the first Black female swimmer to capture an Olympic gold medal.

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Teenagers shine at World Aquatics Championships as China's Pan, American Curzan take golds

Read full article: Teenagers shine at World Aquatics Championships as China's Pan, American Curzan take golds

It was a night for teenagers to shine at the World Aquatics Championships in Doha, Qatar.

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Anthony Nesty to become the first Black US head swimming coach at the Olympics

Read full article: Anthony Nesty to become the first Black US head swimming coach at the Olympics

Anthony Nesty has made more history with his selection to lead the U.S. men’s swimming team at the Paris Olympics.

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Top swimmers missing world championships as they deal with mental, physical issues

Read full article: Top swimmers missing world championships as they deal with mental, physical issues

Caeleb Dressel failed to qualify for the biggest swim meet of the year.

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Caeleb Dressel fails to qualify for swimming worlds after 22nd place in 50 freestyle

Read full article: Caeleb Dressel fails to qualify for swimming worlds after 22nd place in 50 freestyle

Two years after winning five gold medals at the Tokyo Olympics, Caeleb Dressel has failed to qualify for the swimming world championships.

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Chase Kalisz joins six-timers worlds club with runner-up finish at US national championships

Read full article: Chase Kalisz joins six-timers worlds club with runner-up finish at US national championships

Chase Kalisz has become the seventh American swimmer to make six world championship teams.

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Anthony Nesty is a significant presence at US swimming nationals in a sport struggling to diversify

Read full article: Anthony Nesty is a significant presence at US swimming nationals in a sport struggling to diversify

In a sport still struggling to diversify, Anthony Nesty is a significant presence on the pool deck at the U.S. national championships.

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Caeleb Dressel struggles to 29th in 100 freestyle at US swimming nationals

Read full article: Caeleb Dressel struggles to 29th in 100 freestyle at US swimming nationals

Caeleb Dressel has finished 29th in the 100-meter freestyle at the U.S. nationals to fall far short of qualifying for the world championships in an event he won at the Tokyo Olympics.

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Olympic star Caeleb Dressel returns to pool in Atlanta, first meet in nearly a year

Read full article: Olympic star Caeleb Dressel returns to pool in Atlanta, first meet in nearly a year

Olympic star Caeleb Dressel has returned to the competition pool after a layoff of nearly a year.

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Romanian teen swimmer Popovici breaks 2009 mark in 100 free

Read full article: Romanian teen swimmer Popovici breaks 2009 mark in 100 free

Seventeen-year-old David Popovici of Romania has become the youngest swimmer to break the world record in the men’s 100-meter freestyle.

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Defending champ Dressel drops out of 100 freestyle at worlds

Read full article: Defending champ Dressel drops out of 100 freestyle at worlds

Two-time world champion Caeleb Dressel is not defending his title in the men’s 100 freestyle at the swimming world championships after withdrawing before the semifinals.

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Green Cove Springs native Caeleb Dressel claims gold for U.S. at swimming worlds

Read full article: Green Cove Springs native Caeleb Dressel claims gold for U.S. at swimming worlds

Torri Huske, Caeleb Dressel and Alex Walsh have all won golds for the United States on the second day of racing at the world swimming championships.

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Clay County native, Olympic champion Caeleb Dressel recognized with bobblehead

Read full article: Clay County native, Olympic champion Caeleb Dressel recognized with bobblehead

Green Cove Springs native Caeleb Dressel has seven Olympic gold medals and multiple swimming world records, and now he can add one more -- interesting -- trophy to the case.

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No. 20 Florida seeks bounce-back performance against Vandy

Read full article: No. 20 Florida seeks bounce-back performance against Vandy

Florida needs a pick-me-up, and there are few better cures for a broken-hearted Gators football team than having Vanderbilt next on the schedule.

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Some countries pay more than six figures to athletes who bring home a medal -- but not the U.S.

Read full article: Some countries pay more than six figures to athletes who bring home a medal -- but not the U.S.

Here’s a breakdown of what certain countries pay athletes when they win a medal in the Summer Olympics, according to Forbes.

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Mixed bag: Erratic Pandemic Olympics come to a nuanced end

Read full article: Mixed bag: Erratic Pandemic Olympics come to a nuanced end

The pandemic-delayed Tokyo Olympics have officially come to an end.

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The Perseverance Games: Surreal Olympics approach their end

Read full article: The Perseverance Games: Surreal Olympics approach their end

The pandemic-delayed Tokyo Games finally come to a close after an exhausting, enlightening and sometimes enraging run.

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Caeleb Dressel Corn Maze | River City Live

Read full article: Caeleb Dressel Corn Maze | River City Live

It’s just a blueprint for now, but this Fall, families will be navigating through a giant corn maze that bears the likeness of Clay County’s own GOLD MEDALIST, Caeleb Dressel.

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Olympic families find solace, create bonds far from Tokyo

Read full article: Olympic families find solace, create bonds far from Tokyo

More than 7,000 miles from Tokyo and hidden in a ballroom at a posh resort, Team USA family and friends are getting an Olympic experience they never would have half a world away.

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What a splash! 5 takeaways from the swimming competition in Tokyo

Read full article: What a splash! 5 takeaways from the swimming competition in Tokyo

Well, that was as fast as Caeleb Dressel swimming the 50-meter freestyle.

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Milestone medals in pool, 100-meter dash on tap at Olympics

Read full article: Milestone medals in pool, 100-meter dash on tap at Olympics

Caeleb Dressel and Emma McKeon earned milestone medals at the Olympic pool before the race to determine the fastest man in the world took center stage.

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7th heaven: Aussie McKeon leaves Tokyo with 7 swim medals

Read full article: 7th heaven: Aussie McKeon leaves Tokyo with 7 swim medals

Emma McKeon won two more gold medals at the Tokyo Olympics, making the Australian the first woman to earn seven medals in swimming at a single games.

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Epic swims: Dressel, McKeon take place among Olympic greats

Read full article: Epic swims: Dressel, McKeon take place among Olympic greats

Caeleb Dressel capped one of the greatest performances in Olympic history with his fourth and fifth gold medals of the Tokyo Games.

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Picture perfect: Caeleb Dressel, Ryan Murphy end with gold in relay

Read full article: Picture perfect: Caeleb Dressel, Ryan Murphy end with gold in relay

Caeleb Dressel and Ryan Murphy sewed up swimming in the Olympics with a bang.

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Pool finale: Dressel, McKeon highlight last day of swimming

Read full article: Pool finale: Dressel, McKeon highlight last day of swimming

American star Caeleb Dressel still has a shot at five gold medals.

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Ledecky, Dressel star for US; Thompson-Herah wins 100 meters

Read full article: Ledecky, Dressel star for US; Thompson-Herah wins 100 meters

Katie Ledecky made more history for the U.S. in the pool.

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Move aside, Caeleb: Aussie McKeon has quite a medal haul

Read full article: Move aside, Caeleb: Aussie McKeon has quite a medal haul

For all the focus on Caeleb Dressel, Australia’s Emma McKeon could leave the Tokyo Olympics with more swimming medals than anyone.

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Olympic attention to mental health: Can NBC coverage pivot?

Read full article: Olympic attention to mental health: Can NBC coverage pivot?

The willingness of athletes, led by Simone Biles, to talk about the pressures they face as elite athletes on the Olympics stage, has forced a look at how NBC presents the Games to the public.

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Chaotic waters: US stars win, but Dressel won't get 6 golds

Read full article: Chaotic waters: US stars win, but Dressel won't get 6 golds

Caeleb Dressel has won his third gold medal of the Tokyo Olympics with a world record in the 100-meter butterfly.

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Make that 3: Caeleb Dressel sets world record in winning gold in 100 fly

Read full article: Make that 3: Caeleb Dressel sets world record in winning gold in 100 fly

Caeleb Dressel keeps the gold medals going.

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Olympic Latest: Thompson-Herah breaks 100m Olympic mark

Read full article: Olympic Latest: Thompson-Herah breaks 100m Olympic mark

Elaine Thompson-Herah of Jamaica has broken Florence Griffith Joyner’s 33-year-old Olympic record in the women’s 100 meters.

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Swimming wraps up with Dressel going for another gold medal

Read full article: Swimming wraps up with Dressel going for another gold medal

The final night of swimming gives Caeleb Dressel and four-time Olympic medalist Simone Manuel more chances to collect hardware on Day 8 of the Tokyo Games.

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US star Manuel returns to pool for 50 free after long layoff

Read full article: US star Manuel returns to pool for 50 free after long layoff

After an Olympics with plenty of free time, Simone Manuel has finally gotten back to racing.

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In Olympic first, men, women swim together in wild medley

Read full article: In Olympic first, men, women swim together in wild medley

The Olympic debut of the 4x-100-meter mixed medley relay lived up to its promise of utter chaos and unpredictability.

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Dressel considered on ill-fated relay, saw no chance of gold

Read full article: Dressel considered on ill-fated relay, saw no chance of gold

Caeleb Dressel has a shot to win six gold medals at the Tokyo Olympics.

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South African sets world swim record; Aussies add 6th gold

Read full article: South African sets world swim record; Aussies add 6th gold

Tatjana Schoenmaker knocked off the first individual world record in swimming at the Tokyo Olympics.

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Ryan Murphy wins silver in 200 back, his 2nd medal of the Olympics

Read full article: Ryan Murphy wins silver in 200 back, his 2nd medal of the Olympics

Ryan Murphy got another Olympic medal, this one a silver.

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Caeleb Dressel goes for more gold on Day 7 of Tokyo Games

Read full article: Caeleb Dressel goes for more gold on Day 7 of Tokyo Games

Caeleb Dressel is expected to be the star of Day 7 at the Tokyo Games as he seeks his third gold medal in Friday night coverage of the Olympics.

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What’s in the water? Jacksonville school, club program spawn Olympic swimmers

Read full article: What’s in the water? Jacksonville school, club program spawn Olympic swimmers

Caeleb Dressel and Ryan Murphy have already earned gold medals. Fans say chances are, they’ll return home with several more.

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It's a keeper: Caeleb Dressel wins Olympic gold on his own

Read full article: It's a keeper: Caeleb Dressel wins Olympic gold on his own

Caeleb Dressel tossed his gold medal from a winning relay at the Tokyo Olympics to a teammate in the stands.

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Big day for Dressel, Chinese in pool, Lee in gymnastics

Read full article: Big day for Dressel, Chinese in pool, Lee in gymnastics

Caeleb Dressel got his first individual gold medal, the Chinese women put together a record-setting relay and American Sunisa Lee won the women’s all-around gymnastics gold.

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Caeleb Dressel 100 freestyle Wednesday night

Read full article: Caeleb Dressel 100 freestyle Wednesday night

Make that two, Caeleb.

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Living up to the hype: Dressel wins 1st individual gold

Read full article: Living up to the hype: Dressel wins 1st individual gold

Caeleb Dressel lived up to the hype in an Olympics where many of the U.S. favorites have faltered.

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Olympics Latest: US women's volleyball reaches quarterfinals

Read full article: Olympics Latest: US women's volleyball reaches quarterfinals

The U.S. women’s volleyball team won its third straight match at the Olympics and is assured of a spot in the quarterfinals.

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British swimmers make relay history; US doesn't even medal

Read full article: British swimmers make relay history; US doesn't even medal

For the first time in more than a century, Britain claimed relay gold at the Olympic pool.

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Five swimming events to be decided on Day 5 of Olympics

Read full article: Five swimming events to be decided on Day 5 of Olympics

Day 5 of the Tokyo Games features another busy day at the Aquatics Centre with five swimming finals and the men’s diving synchronized springboard final.

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Biles tries to lead Team USA to third consecutive gold medal

Read full article: Biles tries to lead Team USA to third consecutive gold medal

Simone Biles and Team USA seek their third consecutive gold medal in women's gymnastics in Tuesday's team final.

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Titmus, Doncic make memorable Olympic debuts

Read full article: Titmus, Doncic make memorable Olympic debuts

Ariarne Titmus and Luka Doncic made memorable Olympic debuts.

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Golden already: Clay High grad Caeleb Dressel leads US men to swimming relay gold

Read full article: Golden already: Clay High grad Caeleb Dressel leads US men to swimming relay gold

Clay High School graduate Caeleb Dressel has his first gold medal of this year’s Olympics.

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Dressel wins US Olympic swimming gold; Aussie beats Ledecky

Read full article: Dressel wins US Olympic swimming gold; Aussie beats Ledecky

Caeleb Dressel got started on his quest for six gold medals in swimming, while Katie Ledecky found herself in a very unusual position: Second place.

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Biles and Ledecky headline Day 2 of Olympic competition

Read full article: Biles and Ledecky headline Day 2 of Olympic competition

Two of America's biggest stars begin their Tokyo Games on Sunday.

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Bring the pain: Olympic swimming begins with grueling 400 IM

Read full article: Bring the pain: Olympic swimming begins with grueling 400 IM

Chase Kalisz knows what’s coming: Pain, and lots of it in the 400-meter individual medley that gets swimming underway at the Tokyo Olympics.

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Unvaccinated US swimmer sparks debate as Olympics start

Read full article: Unvaccinated US swimmer sparks debate as Olympics start

A debate is brewing between former gold medalist Maya DiRado and some American swimmers over U.S. medal threat Michael Andrew’s decision not to be vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus on the eve of competition at the Tokyo Olympics.

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Spotlight beckons Caeleb Dressel, swimming's reluctant star

Read full article: Spotlight beckons Caeleb Dressel, swimming's reluctant star

Caeleb Dressel could win as many as seven medals in the pool at the Tokyo Olympics.

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Athletes go it alone in Tokyo as families watch from afar

Read full article: Athletes go it alone in Tokyo as families watch from afar

There won’t be any reaction shots of excited, shocked or crying family members in the stands at the Tokyo Olympics.

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6 swimmers going to the Olympics you should know about

Read full article: 6 swimmers going to the Olympics you should know about

We lost a lot last summer due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and one of those things was the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

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How area athletes fared in Team USA swimming trials

Read full article: How area athletes fared in Team USA swimming trials

The US swimming trials are in the books and the results are in.

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What a comeback: Manuel wins at trials, Adrian falls short

Read full article: What a comeback: Manuel wins at trials, Adrian falls short

Simone Manuel is going back to the Olympics.

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Caeleb Dressel wins 100 fly, earns another berth in Olympics

Read full article: Caeleb Dressel wins 100 fly, earns another berth in Olympics

Caeleb Dressel looks ready for Tokyo.

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Night of the stars: Dressel, Ledecky keep winning at trials

Read full article: Night of the stars: Dressel, Ledecky keep winning at trials

The stars shined on the next-to-last night of the U.S. Olympic swimming trials in Omaha.

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Night of the stars: Dressel, Ledecky keep winning at trials

Read full article: Night of the stars: Dressel, Ledecky keep winning at trials

The stars shined on the next-to-last night of the U.S. Olympic swimming trials in Omaha.

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Clay High grad Caeleb Dressel races his way back to Olympics

Read full article: Clay High grad Caeleb Dressel races his way back to Olympics

Caeleb Dressel is heading back to the Olympics.

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Dressel wins, but Manuel fails to advance in swim stunner

Read full article: Dressel wins, but Manuel fails to advance in swim stunner

After a long week of waiting, Caeleb Dressel finally punched his ticket for the Tokyo Olympics with a victory in the 100-meter freestyle at the U.S. swimming trials.

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2 for 2: Ledecky wins her shortest, longest races at trials

Read full article: 2 for 2: Ledecky wins her shortest, longest races at trials

Katie Ledecky’s most grueling night at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials resulted in two more victories.

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The Lilly King Show: Swimmer bringing brash talk to Tokyo

Read full article: The Lilly King Show: Swimmer bringing brash talk to Tokyo

The Lilly King Show is headed to Tokyo.

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Lochte fails to advance in 200 free prelims at US trials

Read full article: Lochte fails to advance in 200 free prelims at US trials

Olympic champion Ryan Lochte has failed to advance from the preliminaries of the 200-meter freestyle in his first event of the U.S. Olympic swimming trials.

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US swimming trials: Dressel punches ticket to 100 free final on Thursday night.

Read full article: US swimming trials: Dressel punches ticket to 100 free final on Thursday night.

Qualifying for the Team USA swimming team picks back up Sunday and quite a few local swimmers will be in the mix.

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Simone says: Olympic champ pushes for change in, out of pool

Read full article: Simone says: Olympic champ pushes for change in, out of pool

Outside of it, the Olympic champion is pushing herself in a new endeavor to boost the profile of women’s sports. AdShe’s aiming to defend her 100 free title at the Tokyo Olympics, delayed for a year by the coronavirus pandemic. When Stanford closed its facilities last March, Manuel and training partner Katie Ledecky found a backyard pool to work out in. He failed to make it out of the preliminaries, finishing 32nd in the 100 free and 25th in the 100 breaststroke. Blake Pieroni won the men’s 100 free in 49.19 seconds.

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With COVID-19 surging, swimmers return to racing in the US

Read full article: With COVID-19 surging, swimmers return to racing in the US

Irvine is hosting about 240 swimmers — a mix of national team members, collegians and high schoolers — competing outdoors under strict safety guidelines at a time when COVID-19 is surging again in many parts of the country. Ryan Lochte, seeking to make his fifth Olympic team at age 36, is competing at the U.S. Open site in Sarasota, Florida. Swimmers enter the complex through a designated spot and follow a progression from the warm-up pool, competition pool, warm-down pool and exit. The number of swimmers who can be in the same lane training at the same time is limited to a maximum of four. Multiple sessions are being staged to keep the number of swimmers at the complex at one time lower.

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Clay County native Caeleb Dressel breaks Phelps' butterfly record

Read full article: Clay County native Caeleb Dressel breaks Phelps' butterfly record

Caeleb Dressel competes in the men's 100-meter butterfly semifinal at the 2019 FINA World Championships. (Photo by Quinn Rooney/Getty Images)GWANGJU, South Korea - Caeleb Dressel broke Michael Phelps' world record in the 100-meter butterfly on Friday at the world swimming championships. Dressel was out in 22.83 seconds -- 0.53 seconds under Phelps' pace -- and came home in 26.67 to lead eight men into Saturday's final. It's the second world record of Phelps' to fall at this year's worlds. Caeleb Dressel celebrates as he sets a new world record of 49.50 seconds in the men's 100-meter butterfly semifinal at the 2019 FINA World Championships.

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